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Bam Bam Pomegranate Jam

Published: Sep 30, 2022 · Modified: Oct 16, 2022 by Bowl Me Over · 70 Comments

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Perfectly sweet with just a touch of heat Bam Bam Pomegranate Jam is delicious topping off bread & butter or your favorite PB&J. I use jam to make delicious homemade salad dressings too - it's so versatile!

For another great fall treat, try the Crock Pot Pumpkin Butter Recipe!

Pomegranate Jam #HomemadeJam #pomegrantes
Perfectly sweet and so delicious pomegranate jam is just amazing!

Here's how Bam Bam Pomegranate Jam came about. My hubby and I went for a walk in our neighborhood. Around the corner and about half a block away, our neighbors were unloading buckets and buckets of pomegranates!

Living here in the Central Valley makes for an abundance of fruits and vegetables all year long!

Anyway, back to our walk - you know I make friends wherever I go, so of course I struck up a conversation with the neighbors. Long story short, I came home with all of the pomegranates I could carry.

Big red orbs of deliciousness draped in my t-shirt which got completely stretched out of shape.

I was a happy gal!

Perfect for toast and jam or a PB&J! #PomegranateJam #HomemadeJam
What to make with pomegranates? Bam Bam Pomegranate Jam is beautiful, festive and so delicious! Perfect for toast & jam or your fav PB&J!

My favorite thing I made with those pomegranates was this jam. I've made it several times now. I've played with the amount of "bam" in the jam and now like Goldilocks and the Three Bears, this recipe is just right!

The "bam" in this recipe comes from chili powder and chili flakes. Not too much.... not too little. It took some experimenting.

The final jam is the perfect balance of sweet and warmth. It's not hot. It's not even spicy - the combination of spices adds a warmth to jam that is simply delicious!

To the pomegranate juice I added raspberries. The sweetness from the berries balances that light tart taste from the poms. Yep, this is my new favorite jam! It's low sugar too which makes it that much better.

It's a jam I shared with my family at Thanksgiving, I mean we had to have plenty of taste testing, right? Tough job, but somebody has to do it! 😉

Bam Bam Pomegranate Jam is beautiful, festive and so delicious! #PomegranateJam #HomemadeJam
What to should you make with pomegranates?

If you want to make this jam to give as gifts, it's truly easy enough. If you want to save it until after the Holidays (and keep it all for yourself) you'll be happy you did! 😀

It's a wonderful jam to make in the winter. Pomegranates are in season at your market too - be sure to pin this one for after the craziness of the holidays.

This jam is delicious for toast & jam or PB&J's!

Ladle into jars.
After the jam is complete, ladle it into sterilized jars. Fill them almost complete, leaving a ¼ inch at the top.
Clean off the edges carefully.
Wipe off the edges of the jars. If any jam gets on the top where it comes into contact with the lid on the jar, they will not seal.
Into a hotter bath they go.
Place the lids on the jars and screw the rings down tightly. Then place them in a boiling water bath to seal the jars.

Serving suggestions

vinaigrette
salad vinaigrette

Did you know this? You can use jam to make the BEST homemade salad dressing. It adds a ton of flavor. Big shortcut and it tastes 100% better than what you buy at the store!

Here's one of my favorite recipes for salad vinaigrette. Instead of using marmalade just sub the pomegranate jam you made - yum!

I think you'll really love this Pomegranate Jelly Recipe - it's a delicious homemade jam that is packed with flavor.

Jam is a wonderful Hostess Gift and a great gift all year long! Everyone loves homemade gifts and one you can eat too, even better! YUM!

More Homemade Jam and Jellies to try!

  • Orange Jelly - sweet sunshine in a jar!
  • Apricot Pineapple Jam - so popular on the blog
  • Strawberry Rhubarb Jam - this one is everyone's favorites!

To learn how make the BEST Homemade Jam please click here!

Pomegranate Jam in mason jar.
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Bam Bam Pomegranate Jam

Perfectly sweet with just a touch of heat Bam Bam Pomegranate Jam is delicious topping off bread & butter or your favorite PB&J. I use jam to make delicious homemade salad dressings too - it's so versatile!
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Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Jams and Jellies
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 607kcal
Author: Deb Clark
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Ingredients

  • 3 ½ cups pomegranate juice
  • 1 cup mashed raspberries
  • 1 ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon butter optional - the butter will keep the jam from foaming.
  • 1.75 oz low sugar Sure Jell Be sure to use the pink "low sugar" package

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Instructions

  • Juice the pomegranates. You'll need 3 ½ cups of juice. Depending on the size of the poms, you'll need about three. Measure out exactly 3 ½ cups.
  • Clean the raspberries mash them well. You'll need exactly 1 cup.
  • Place jars, rings and lids into a pan, cover with water, bring to a boil and boil for three minutes to sterlilize, keep warm.
  • In a heavy stock pot, place the pomegranate juice, raspberries, chili powder, chili flakes, salt & butter (if using). Mix everything together well.
  • Measure ¼ cup of sugar and mix it with the contents of the Low Sugar Sure-Jell. Sprinkle it into the pomegranate/raspberries mixture. Mix well again and set it on the stove on high and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • When it comes to a hard boil (a hard boil is one you can't stir down with spoon) add the remaining sugar.
  • Continue stirring constantly and return it to a boil and when it comes back to a hard boil, continue boiling it for exactly one minute. (Set a timer to make sure you get it for a full minute).
  • Remove from the stove & immediately ladle into sterilized jars. Place lids on jars, screw on tightly. Process in a hot bath (boiling water) for 10 minutes to seal the jars.
  • The seeds of the raspberries rise to the top of the jars. If you want to spread the seeds thru-out the jar, flip them over every 20 minutes for about an hour. As the jam begins to set & jell the seeds will be distributed thru-out the entire jar, rather than just at the top.
  • Makes 6-7 eight oz. jars.

Notes

This makes 6-7 8oz. jars
What if you don't have a juicer? Remove all of the pomegranate seeds and place them in a food processor, blender or your Vitamix. Add just enough water to get the mixture going. Pulse the blender just a couple of times to break up the seeds. Then pour them into a sieve to strain and remove the seeds. Lightly press the pulp against the side of the sieve to extract the juice. 
Pure pomegranate juice can be used to make this jam as long as there are no additives. 
The butter will help the liquid from foaming as the jelly boils. There's nothing wrong with the foam, it's just not as pretty. If you prefer to not add butter, just skim the foam off the top of the jam.

Nutrition

Calories: 607kcal | Carbohydrates: 155g | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 152g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 5.4mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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Recipe backstory

Ok! I know Christmas is in just three days but I have one last recipe for you!

Wait, please don't delete this email. Pomegranates are in season. You can make this after the holidays!

But because it is the Holidays and this just is just so gorgeous, delicious and festive - I want to share it with you today.

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    Orange Jelly; Sunshine in a Jar!
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    How to make Apricot Jam Recipe
  • Strawberry jam in a white bowl surrounded by fresh strawberries.
    How to Make Jam
  • Jar of homemade pepper jam.
    Christmas Pepper Jam

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  1. Brian

    December 14, 2022 at 8:46 am

    5 stars
    I have made this recipe 3 times and it always turns out good. I have given the jam out to friends and most want more, hence the reason for the 3 batches.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      December 14, 2022 at 6:15 pm

      That's awesome, the pomegranate jam is so good, really a special treat. I'm glad you're enjoying the recipe!

      Reply
  2. Ruth Alvarez

    November 18, 2022 at 10:09 am

    I made pomegranate jelly a couple yrs ago. Soo good. But I’ve been looking for another recipe to try and this bam bam one sounds really good.
    My question: can it be made using the regular pectin instead of the low sugar? (CERTO PREMIUM LIQUID PECTIN. or SURE JELL premium fruit pectin)

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      November 18, 2022 at 11:58 am

      I have not made this myself using regular pectin, but I had a friend that did using sure-jell premium (powdered pectin) with five cups of sugar and she loved it and it set well. Enjoy the jam Ruth!

      Reply
  3. Haley

    October 29, 2022 at 5:03 am

    So I have a questions…I made this for my second time last night, but instead of raspberries, I used strawberries….it didn’t set up?? What did I do wrong and can I salvage it??

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      October 29, 2022 at 8:16 am

      Good morning Haley - we love that jam too, I'm sorry you had an issue this time. Yes, it can be saved.

      So here's what you need to do. First I'd let it set, completely undisturbed for at least 48 hours. (During that time don't touch it, shake it, etc.) If it's still runny, then you need to open all of the jars and pour it back into your cooking pot. Add another package of pectin and bring the preserves to a boil. Boil EXACTLY one minute, remove from heat and ladle back into jars and seal.

      You will need to wash the jars, they must be clean and sanitized along with the rings. You will have to use new lids, they cannot be re-used. Perhaps using strawberries instead of raspberries did it, or perhaps it wasn't boiled EXACTLY one minute. It's hard to say without me trying the strawberry combination. I'd be shocked if this didn't work. Give it a try and let me know ok? Good luck and enjoy the jam, you got this!!

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over

        October 29, 2022 at 8:28 am

        Ooh, one more thing. There's a ton of FAQ's on this post about making jam and jelly - you might find this resource helpful as well. How to Make Jam: A Complete Guide.

        Reply
  4. Priscilla

    July 08, 2022 at 4:22 pm

    I cannot wait to try this recipe!!!
    I still love your recipe for apricot pineapple jam. Have made this recipe for 2 years. The family loves it.

    Reply
  5. Ani

    November 23, 2021 at 7:24 am

    5 stars
    I love this recipe. We had more pomegranates than we could use this year, so I had to find something to do with them. Although I had never made jam before, jam seemed to be the obvious solution. I adore pomegranates but normally pomegranate jam isn’t that great. This recipe is! The addition of raspberries and a little heat did wonders. Thank for a great recipe!!!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      November 23, 2021 at 12:25 pm

      Ani what a wonderful message to start my day with! We love this jam too!! I think a lot of people think jam is scary or hard to make and it doesn't have to be. Thank you again for stopping by the blog - I'm so glad you enjoyed the recipe!

      Reply
  6. Sharon

    November 14, 2021 at 4:10 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious! Do the jars of jam need to be refrigerated after you’re finished?

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      November 14, 2021 at 6:02 pm

      Hey Sharon that's great, I'm so glad you're enjoying the recipe! As long as the jars have sealed, you do not need to refrigerate the jam. Just keep it in your pantry. Once it's been opened or if you didn't get a good seal then refrigerate the jam. It will keep up to three months and makes great holiday gifts!

      Reply
  7. Ani Kindall

    November 13, 2021 at 3:48 pm

    5 stars
    This was my very first time making jam and I am so happy with the results! Thanks for a great recipe!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      November 14, 2021 at 6:58 am

      Wonderful!! I think making this and the pepper jam are my start of the holidays every year. Enjoy the jam Ani - Happy Holidays!!

      Reply
  8. Maggie

    September 21, 2021 at 6:03 pm

    Hello- Do you think this recipe would be good with cherries instead of raspberries? I have left over sweet Rainier cherries from my cherry trees that I froze from when I picked them in May and would love to use them.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      September 21, 2021 at 6:21 pm

      Yes, I think it would be fabulous! Just be sure to chop the cherries really well. I can't wait to hear how it turns out!

      Reply
  9. Shelia Gardenhire

    September 18, 2021 at 5:36 pm

    Can you use Splenda? Diabetic here but really want to make this.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      September 18, 2021 at 5:39 pm

      I have made this with Splenda - I think it leaves a metallic taste. I also refrigerated the jam because I was afraid it wouldn't preserve. Many of my family members are diabetic, so I totally get it! You may not notice an off-putting taste. Good luck with the jam Sheila!

      Reply
      • Shelia Gardenhire

        September 27, 2021 at 1:04 pm

        Thanks I’ll let you know..

        Reply
  10. Katy

    December 15, 2020 at 5:29 pm

    Hi - can you please explain your comment about using butter. It doesn't talk about it in the recipe but does in the directions. How much butter?

    Thank you,
    Katy

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      December 17, 2020 at 3:21 pm

      My apologies Katy, I just updated the recipe card - The butter will help the liquid from foaming as the jelly boils. There's nothing wrong with the foam, it's just not as pretty. If you prefer to not add butter, just skim the foam off the top of the jam.

      Reply
  11. Katy

    December 15, 2020 at 4:31 pm

    Hi Debra - I tried this over the weekend with my Mother in Law and followed the recipe exactly and the jam never set up and was runny. I'm going to try it again and I guess add a little more pectin. Fingers crossed - want to gift this and enjoy eating it with my family!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      December 17, 2020 at 3:23 pm

      Katy, how many days has this set? I would give it a full week before reprocessing. When you do, open the jars and pour it back into a pan. Add 1 package Liquid Certo, bring to boil and boil hard for 1 minute more. Remove from heat and immediately ladle into sterilized jars. Be sure to wash and sterilize the jars again.

      Also what type of pectin did you use?

      Reply
  12. Jen

    November 23, 2020 at 10:43 am

    4 stars
    I’ve made this recipe twice now. Once without the chili. It took me both times 7 pomegranates thru my food mill to get 3.5 cups of juice. I have a tree and my pines are medium to large. Also, I added 1/8 teas cayenne pepper to the chili powder and flakes which gave it a warm heat. I think the chili powder gives the jam a hearty, slightly garlic flavor (since there is a mix of spices in chili powder) which is sort of weird tasting alone, but good on toast etc. I’m gonna try a third batch using just chili flakes and cayenne powder to omit the garlic taste. Solid recipe and makes 6 8oz mason jars perfectly. I’m gifting mine for the holidays. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      November 24, 2020 at 7:07 pm

      So glad you're enjoying this jam, it's so delicious! You have some lucky friends! Happy Holidays Jen!!

      Reply
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